Bible Verses about “protecting your heart”
The Bible contains 34 verses about protecting your heart across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
“For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
“Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
“Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.”
“For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.”
“He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.”
“I will say of Yahweh, "He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust."”
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
“You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day;”
“I will satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation." A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day.”
“For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence.”
“nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday.”
“"Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name.”
“A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you.”
“no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.”
“He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him.”
“Because you have made Yahweh your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place,”
“They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won't dash your foot against a stone.”
“You will only look with your eyes, and see the recompense of the wicked.”
“You will tread on the lion and cobra. You will trample the young lion and the serpent underfoot.”
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won't fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.”
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.”
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
“For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.”
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”
“You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.”
“But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth.”
“This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.”
“Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.”